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The second-largest economy of the European Union, France, plunged into a major political crisis Wednesday (Dec 4) as the parliament okayed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

Nepal's government has approved projects valued at USD 20 million as grant assistance from China. The announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s upcoming official visit to China, his first since taking office for the fourth time. This move will strengthen bilateral relations and foster collaboration in various development initiatives. Watch to know more!

The Israeli government on Thursday (Dec. 5) slammed the report released by Amnesty International which accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya on Wednesday (Dec 4) hailed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership skills saying that his country views PM Modi as one of the wisest persons globally.

Cricket Australia on Thursday defended its decision to boycott only some games against Afghanistan after the departing boss of the world governing body accused them of hypocrisy.

A federal judge in the United States (US) on Tuesday (Dec. 3) dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden after President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who has been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June, is now leading an innovative agricultural experiment. Williams is tasked to grow “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity.

A Redditor took to social media to share his confusion after he received a total of eight fines while driving on a highway from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and then back home.

Top Headlines of the hour: - Israel's War On Gaza Genocide: Amnesty - Israel Presents Hostage Deal - Starmer's Plan For Change

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh continue to reel under severe cold wave conditions as temperatures across the region continue to be recorded below freezing point. The lowest temperature in the region was recorded at Nyoma Village in Ladakh at minus 18.

Reports indicate that a large amount of American call record metadata has been stolen by "Salt Typhoon," a Chinese hacking group. The cyber attack is believed to be part of a broader cyber espionage campaign conducted by China. Watch in for more details!

UK MPs have raised concerns over reports of the 'ethnic cleansing of Hindus' in Bangladesh, calling for international attention and action. The issue highlights growing tensions and violence against minority communities in the region.

No surprise! Taylor Swift has topped the streaming charts again. With an eventful year to her credit – for all her sold-out concerts across the globe and paparazzi-followed romance with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift has had her moments this year.

India put up a dismal show with the bat as Australia stamped their superiority over the visitors with a five-wicket win in the first Women's ODI here on Thursday.

South Korea's opposition is aiming for an impeachment vote on Saturday against President Yoon Suk-yeol, as per local media reports. The leader of South Korea's ruling party has asked the president to leave the party, even as he vowed to block an opposition-led impeachment motion over his brief declaration of martial law. Watch in for more details!

General Motors will have to take more than 5 billion dollars in charges and writedowns related to its troubled operations in China. This comes as GM tries to save its once-profitable company in the biggest vehicle market in the world. Watch in for more details!

Abhishek Sharma, on Thursday (Dec. 5), smashed the joint-fastest T20 century by an Indian, alongside Urvil Patel of Gujarat. In Punjab's run-chase of 143 versus Meghalaya, in the ongoing 2024/25 Syed Mustaq Ali Tournament (SMAT), captain Abhishek -- who is the opener for India in T20Is and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL -- made merry and scored an unbeaten 106 (off 29 balls), with his inning comprising 8 fours and 11 sixes.

Volkswagen, one of Germany's largest automakers, is facing widespread strikes as tens of thousands of workers protest against proposed job cuts and factory closures. Watch in for more details!

A top Ukrainian official has begun a visit to the United States to build contacts with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to end Russia's war in Ukraine upon taking office, Ukrainian media cited the country's foreign minister as saying on Wednesday.